The city of Stamford will discuss its next year’s budget on March 5th. A joint session brings together the Board of Finance and the Fiscal Committee. The meeting will happen online through Microsoft Teams at 6 p. m. , so people can join from anywhere. Mayor Caroline Simmons will explain the m
Canada and India have just inked a series of agreements that could shape their economies for years. The talks, held after Canadian leader Mark Carney visited Delhi, resulted in a ten‑year nuclear energy contract and plans to push bilateral trade to $50 billion within five years. The leaders frame
The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX‑Prestige with all‑wheel drive targets buyers who value a stylish, tech‑rich compact SUV more than rugged off‑road use. It sits near the top of Kia’s Sportage Hybrid range, offering a host of luxury touches and a strong hybrid powertrain while leaving a few compromises
The chat system called Claude, made by the company Anthropic, stopped working for many people early Monday. The team behind it said they were dealing with an “unprecedented demand” that had built up over the past week. At the height of the problem, almost 2, 000 users reported that Claude’s servi
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that the danger level is higher now, especially as military actions against Iran continue. The notice tells local police that attackers who act alone and online hackers could try to target American systems. DHS officials say it is unl
The Kutztown Police Department is throwing a free, family‑friendly gathering on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the town’s train station, whether it rains or shines. The event, called Cops and Cabooses, is the second year of a program that lets residents meet officers in a relaxed sett
In Maine, people crave places to meet and help each other. The state’s nonprofit groups are key to this feeling of togetherness. They bring in billions for the economy, hire many Mainers, and use volunteers to stretch every dollar. Beyond money, nonprofits nurture kids, keep people healthy, and t
The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p
The state’s upcoming gubernatorial contest is crowded with candidates who have little public support. Four dozen hopefuls are vying for the top job, but many of them trail behind in polls and fundraising. Critics argue that a smaller slate would let voters focus on the most viable options. Those wh
A new laboratory method has been created to spot harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in fatty fish. The technique mixes solid‑phase extraction with gas‑liquid microextraction, using ultrasound to shake the samples. First, a sonicator breaks open the fish cells a
